Food Intelligence King

Chapter 92 Online Popularity Roundup: Ms. Lin Can No Longer Hide It
Chen Zhou discussed the cooperation with Manager Hu over the phone.

Manager Hu is quite generous.

They said they not only have the small packs used for packaging last time, but also large commercial-grade bottles, all provided free of charge.

All Chen Zhou had to do was put a few logos on the vinegar bottles in the store.

Because I've consistently used their vinegar, and both its reputation and taste are excellent. Like the steamed buns, it's become a staple in the shop.

But Chen Zhou felt a little guilty about constantly taking advantage of freebies like this.

Although he was genuinely happy, he was still willing to consider the long-term implications.

So, following the information provided, I inquired with Manager Hu about the current promotional activities. I hoped it would be in accordance with normal market rates.

Hu Zhilong stated that such cooperation is mutually beneficial for both parties.

He reassured Chen Zhou.

The steamed bun shops generate buzz, which is of great commercial value to them.

Then Chen Zhou could only prepare more working meals for them.

Come to think of it, with such a large vinegar factory, just throwing away a few boxes should be enough for me to use for quite a long time.

Chen Zhou conveyed his feelings without hesitation and readily accepted the other party's suggestion.

Both parties reached a mutually agreeable cooperation agreement.

After returning home, Chen Zhou referred to the blanching method shared by He Qiang.

He then began processing the shrimp he had caught from the sea.

The better the quality of the ingredients, the simpler the processing methods are generally.

After cleaning the prawns, put a few slices of ginger, a few peppercorns, a little water and Shaoxing wine in the pot.

Put the shrimp in and cover it with a small lid.

Cook over low heat until the color changes and the food is cooked through, then turn off the heat. Let it sit for a while before serving.

When the shrimp first touches the bottom of the pot, they will release some moisture.

As the moisture evaporates, high-temperature steam forms inside the pot, continuing to cook the shrimp thoroughly.

So it was initially boiled, but it was also fried and steamed.

The word "灼" (zhuó) is a very precise summary.

Shrimp of average size are perfectly fine to eat plain.

It has a sweet taste and no fishy smell.

Chen Zhou felt that his skills were limited to peeling shrimp.

Ms. Lin probably grew up in Northeast China, so she might still find the fishy smell somewhat appealing.

She needs to dip it in some blanching sauce.

Heat a small amount of oil in a pan, sauté the shredded scallions and ginger until fragrant, then add light soy sauce and steamed fish soy sauce, and a little sugar to enhance the flavor.

After boiling, it becomes a blanching sauce.

It's a little more complicated than the three-ingredient oil that we usually use at home.

The little girl, as the hero of catching the giant prawns, got to enjoy the whole prawn all to herself.

After Chen Zhou peeled the shrimp for her, the difference in size between the shrimp became even more obvious.

These prawns are as thick as a thumb. They're a whole size bigger than regular prawns.

Let me demonstrate; it extends from the middle finger all the way to the palm.

Chen Taotao took it and held it tightly in her hand. After taking two bites, she looked delighted.

She doesn't care if it tastes fishy or not; she just dips it in the sauce whenever she feels like it. She just wants to enjoy it.

The little girl's luck this time is only good.

The elderly couple each received half.

After the meal, Chen Zhou also contacted his old classmate Sun Zhen.

Ask him when he will take another vacation to go back to China, and make arrangements for him.

Sun Zhen didn't even have a time difference, so Chen Zhou replied very quickly, even sending him a location as if to be polite.

Except for 【埃塞】, which is in Chinese, the rest are all in alphabetic letters.

“It will take a while longer,” Sun Zhen said.

I bet this guy is secretly gloating over there.

According to intelligence reports, Sunday was the peak day for the community canteen's popularity.

This can be seen from the trending topics on the internet.

Initially, the steamed bun shop gained some popularity after a fugitive was arrested for trying to buy buns. Then, netizens flocked to try them, and many bloggers followed suit, exploring the shop and sampling the products. The shop is closed on Saturdays, just like the process of steaming buns and proofing the dough.
Time also allowed the hype to reach its peak.

Attentive netizens have noticed that Baozi's current store seems to have collaborated with many bloggers.

Someone tagged Teacher Li in the comments section, suggesting a fresh start.

Xiao Sui replied using his own account, saying that he would really come again if he had time.

Aside from a few online influencers, the rest of the comments were from ordinary people.

"The last time I ate such delicious steamed buns was when I went to his stall last time."

"Frankly, as a customer, I hope I can get steamed buns anytime I go. But the opening hours of this shop are quite surprising. Thinking about it, if I were an employee here, I'd probably think the owner is a nice person. But I'm not angry."

"Jail-themed Bun No. 1: Fresh Pork Bun"

The detailed reviews, covering all items in the store, are listed first due to their comprehensive accompanying photos.

The original video received nearly a million likes.

Ms. Lin posted her comment relatively early.

A simple sentence: "The steamed buns are super delicious!!!"

There are also tens of thousands of little red hearts.

It's inevitable that some netizens will click on her homepage to take a look.

Because Ms. Lin's account had posted a video of Chen Zhou making steamed buns when he first started his stall.

Therefore, the identity of this seemingly indifferent proprietress is becoming increasingly difficult to conceal.

Many people left comments in the comment section under her video asking:

"Is this the proprietress?"

"We've caught the culprit!"

Ms. Lin's main stance is to neither admit nor deny.

Chen Zhou's solid skills in making steamed buns, as well as her calm and serene voice, have earned her a considerable number of fans.

I love this minimalist, understated style. Please post more videos, sis!

Ms. Lin handed Chen Zhou her phone and showed him the comment.

She originally wanted to complain to her husband.

But Chen Zhou, after watching it, said, "I like it too."

After hearing this, Ms. Lin snorted and turned her head away.

Chen Zhou smiled.

Now, he can accept what it means to become an unexpected sensation.

His own account even has pictures and text about setting up a stall and handling practical procedures for opening a shop.

The current total number of views is far less than Ms. Lin's tens of thousands of likes, and even less than the number of likes for comments from people with sexual apathy.

The content might be a bit too dry. There's no voice-over or anything extra.

However, this is actually consistent with Chen Zhou's business philosophy.

We don't do anything fancy, we only use the real deal.

However, the internet is all about trending topics, which is quite different from reality.

Chen Zhou simply forwarded it all to Ms. Lin, so that she could resend it.

He only provides information on food and not on internet celebrities, and he chooses to focus on running his small business steadily.

Chen Zhou didn't forget the four words: "Cook well."

The next day.

The online buzz will be largely monetized today.

After arriving at the store, Chen Zhou first encouraged the two employees.

Needless to say, my junior sister was known for her hard work, resilience, and ability to withstand pressure.

She's naturally outgoing, and now she's making the most of her personality when serving customers. Although it's busy, seeing the customers' smiling faces makes her quite happy.

As for Aunt Zheng, she didn't even stop working while the boss was speaking.

Chen Zhou couldn't help but wonder if the two of them had switched servers again.

I'm just trying to cheer everyone up, not declaring war on you.

Besides, you can't beat me.

(End of this chapter)